For more than two years now, issuers like JP Morgan and iShares have been battling to bring physically-backed copper ETFs to the markets. At first glance, it seems like a solid idea; after all, GLD and SLV are two of the most popular ETFs in the world, and each of them offers physical exposure to their respective metals. Yet the proposed copper products remain in the doldrums, as the red tape and roadblocks seem to be endless for these proposed products [for more copper news and analysis subscribe to our free newsletter ]. See the full story here → Related Posts: Gold, Copper, Platinum Stuck In Contango For Day Traders: The Most Liquid ETF for Every Commodity GDX vs. SIL vs. CU: How They’ve Performed So Far In 2012 Beware: Copper, Gold, Silver Sitting in Steep Contango How Much Gold, Silver, or Copper Can You Buy with the New York Yankees Payroll?